http://blueloungebookgroup.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/local-books-for-local-people/ Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:04:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU http://blueloungebookgroup.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/local-books-for-local-people/#comment-14 Claire Malcolm Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:35:35 +0000 http://blueloungebookgroup.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/local-books-for-local-people/#comment-14 I was really sad to miss the first event and to know what people thought of Apples. We thought that starting with books with a local connection would be interesting for readers... This will evolve though I'm sure and as Natalie has read, well almost every book in the world (?) I'm sure that she'll have some good ideas! I think that Paul Magrs is a wonderful writer - his short stories are fab and he wrote of my favourite novels of all time, Aisles which was a tremendous read. Claire I was really sad to miss the first event and to know what people thought of Apples. We thought that starting with books with a local connection would be interesting for readers… This will evolve though I’m sure and as Natalie has read, well almost every book in the world (?) I’m sure that she’ll have some good ideas! I think that Paul Magrs is a wonderful writer - his short stories are fab and he wrote of my favourite novels of all time, Aisles which was a tremendous read.
Claire

]]> http://blueloungebookgroup.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/local-books-for-local-people/#comment-13 Michael Edwards Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:22:36 +0000 http://blueloungebookgroup.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/local-books-for-local-people/#comment-13 I like the fact that the books have a slightly local angle; it gives the group a bit more character. Most book groups tend to sit around in libraries talking about whatever Richard and Judy have recommended that week. And, honestly, who wants to have the same taste in reading as Richard Madley? I like the fact that the books have a slightly local angle; it gives the group a bit more character. Most book groups tend to sit around in libraries talking about whatever Richard and Judy have recommended that week. And, honestly, who wants to have the same taste in reading as Richard Madley?

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